Peter White

University of Western Ontario/Executive Director, Government Relations

2023 Salary — last year on the list

$281,289

Total compensation $281,379, including $89 in taxable benefits.

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At a Glance
2023

Employer Rank

#78

University of Western Ontario

Years on List

2014–2023

Peak Salary

$281,289

2023

Full 2023 roster at University of Western Ontario →·See where $281,289 ranks →

Total Compensation History

Total compensation, 2014–2023. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2014–2023

$208,737 in 2014 is worth about $273,759 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2023	University Of Western Ontario	Executive Director, Government RelationsUniversity Of Western Ontario	$281,289	$89	$281,379
2022	University Of Western Ontario	Executive Director, Government RelationsUniversity Of Western Ontario	$256,294	$89	$256,383
2021	University Of Western Ontario	Executive Director, Government RelationsUniversity Of Western Ontario	$248,589	$92	$248,680
2020	University Of Western Ontario	Executive Director, Government RelationsUniversity Of Western Ontario	$242,659	$96	$242,755
2019	University Of Western Ontario	Executive Director, Government RelationsUniversity Of Western Ontario	$236,131	$96	$236,227
2018	University of Western Ontario	Executive Director, Government RelationsUniversity of Western Ontario	$231,372	$108	$231,480
2017	University of Western Ontario	Executive Director, Government Relations and PartnershipsUniversity of Western Ontario	$224,389	$108	$224,497
2016	University of Western Ontario	Executive Director, Government Relations And PartnershipsUniversity of Western Ontario	$218,844	$103	$218,947
2015	University of Western Ontario	Executive Director, Government RelationsUniversity of Western Ontario	$213,507	$92	$213,599
2014	University of Western Ontario	Executive Director, Government RelationsUniversity of Western Ontario	$208,737	$95	$208,832

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2023 estimate

Peter White was paid $281,289 in 2023; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $168,224, an effective income-tax rate of about 38.5%. At University of Western Ontario, 1,758 people made the 2023 list with a median salary of $152,942; Peter White's total compensation of $281,379 ranked #78. That is about 10% more than the $256,294 paid in 2022. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay: ~$168,224
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI): ~38.5%
CPP + EI contributions: ~$4,756
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI): ~40.2%

Where does $281,289 rank on the Sunshine List? →

Estimate only: 2023 federal and Ontario rates, basic personal amounts, Canada employment amount and CPP/EI credits; single, employment income only, salary treated as full-year income. Ignores pension contributions (OMERS, HOOPP, OTPP, OPTrust and similar plans lower actual take-home), union dues, RRSPs and benefits.

Also at University of Western Ontario
2023

Also at University of Western Ontario, 2023
#	Name	Position	Salary	Total
1	Sharon Hodgson	Dean (Ivey Business School)/Lecturer	$596,392	$596,482
2	John Yoo	Dean/Professor/Medical Doctor	$584,737	$584,827
3	Anthony Tang	Professor/Medical Doctor	$550,000	$550,027
4	Alan Shepard	President and Vice-Chancellor	$484,000	$525,275
5	Stephen Williamson	Professor	$420,884	$420,973
6	Ruban Chelladurai	Associate Vice-President (Planning and Budgeting)	$394,171	$394,234
7	Walid Busaba	Professor	$370,831	$370,920
8	Paul Beamish	Professor	$368,937	$369,026
9	Pratima (Tima) Bansal	Professor	$368,644	$368,734
10	Kenneth Coley	Dean (Faculty of Engineering)/Professor	$364,207	$364,296